Stat Attack - MW14: Al Okhdood beware Ronaldo, Hamdallah's Al Ahli record and more | OneFootball

With the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League returning this week - finally - following its winter hiatus, we pick out some of the most intriguing statistics heading into Matchweek 14.

How will the new Al Fateh boss fare? Can Cristiano Ronaldo hit Al Okhdood for four? Who is this season's dribble king? What new mark is Abderrazak Hamdallah seeking to set? And, in what way are Karim Benzema and Moussa Diaby best buddies on the pitch?

Find your answers below.

Thursday January 9

Al Fateh v Al Wehda

Al Fateh Club Stadium, Al Ahsa - KICK OFF: 5:45PM

Jose Gomes will be the second Portuguese manager to lead Al Fateh in the RSL after Ricardo Sa Pinto. Only two managers have won their first RSL match with Al Fateh (Nacif Beyaoui and Yannick Ferrera). Gomes drew his last five RSL matches (when managing Al Taawoun) - his longest draw streak in the competition.

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Al Riyadh v Al Khaleej

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh - KICK OFF: 6PM

Only Al Hilal and Al Khaleej (6) have scored more goals from crosses in the RSL this season than Al Riyadh (5). Meanwhile, three of the past four goals Al Khaleej have conceded in the competition have been from crosses.

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Al Nassr v Al Okhdood

Al Awwal Park, Riyadh - KICK OFF: 8PM

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored three goals in two matches against Al Okhdood in the RSL. The Al Nassr captain has notched in his first three matches against only three teams in the competition – Al Fateh, Al Wehda and Al Shabab.

Friday January 10

Al Ettifaq v Al Kholood

EGO Stadium, Dammam - KICK OFF: 5:40PM

Only Al Fayha (6.9%) have a lower shot conversion rate than Al Ettifaq (7%) in the RSL this season. Al Ettifaq scored two goals in their last match against Al Khaleej in Matchweek 13, but have not netted two or more goals in consecutive matches since March.

Get your tickets for Al Ettifaq v Al Kholood HERE

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Al Raed v Damac

King Abdullah Sport City, Buraidah - KICK OFF: 6:05PM

Damac's Georges-Kevin Nkoudou has attempted the most dribbles (80) in the RSL and has had the most success (41). The Cameroonian has been involved in 191 duels, second only to Al Riyadh's Ibrahim Bayesh (199), and has won 96 of them - second only to Al Kholood's Alex Collado (97).

Get your tickets for Al Raed v Damac HERE

Al Ahli v Al Shabab

Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sport City, Jeddah - KICK OFF: 8PM

Despite contributing eight goals in nine RSL matches against Al Ahli (6 goals and 2 assists), Abderrazak Hamdallah has not contributed to any in his past two meeting with them. However, the Moroccan could become the fifth player to score against Al Ahli with three different teams, after Danilo Asprilla, Naif Hazazi, Saleh Al Shehri and Mansour Hamzi.

Get your tickets for Al Ahli v Al Shabab HERE

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Saturday January 11

Al Orobah v Al Hilal

Al Jouf University Stadium, Sakakah - KICK OFF: 4:45PM

Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored 12 RSL goals this season, more than all Al Orobah players combined (11 goals). The Serbian, the 2024-25 RSL's leading scorer, has his goals from 48 shots, while Al Orobah have take 136 to reach their tally. Meanwhile, Al Hilal have found the net in their past 49 RSL matches - the longest scoring streak in competition history.

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Al Qadsiah v Al Taawoun

Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam - KICK OFF: 5:40PM

Al Qadsiah are enjoying their longest winning streak in RSL history (6) and their longest home winning streak (4). It adds up to their best start to a top-flight season after 13 rounds (28 points). They have triumphed in their past two matches with clean sheets but have never won three consecutive matches without conceding.

King Abdullah Sport City, Buraidah - KICK OFF: 8PM

Moussa Diaby has created the most chances for teammate Karim Benzema in the RSL (11) - the highest between any two players in the competition. Diaby has also provided three assists for Benzema, tied with Muhannad Al Shanqeeti for most assists to a single player.

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